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Technology & AI advisory

Independent technology & AI advice for business leaders.

We help boards, owners and leadership teams make better decisions on IT strategy, AI adoption, cyber security, cloud, vendors and digital transformation.

Advisors working through a strategy plan together at a desk

Clear advice. Practical outcomes. Trusted partnership.

What we do

How we can help

Senior, independent advice across the decisions that matter most.

IT strategy

Align technology with business goals and build roadmaps that deliver value.

AI adoption

Identify high-impact use cases and adopt AI responsibly to drive real results.

Cyber security

Strengthen your security posture and reduce risk across your organisation.

Cloud & infrastructure

Design and optimise secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud environments.

Vendor selection

Find the right partners and negotiate better outcomes for your business.

Fractional CIO / CTO

Access senior technology leadership on a flexible basis to guide and deliver change.

Why Rakewood

Independent, senior, commercially grounded

Independent advice

We are independent. Our only focus is what's right for your business.

Senior experience

Hands-on advice from senior leaders who have been in your shoes and delivered outcomes.

Commercial clarity

Clear recommendations, transparent pricing, and a focus on measurable value.

Our approach

How we help

  • Listen first, to understand your goals and challenges.
  • Challenge assumptions and surface better options.
  • Provide clear advice and practical recommendations.
  • Support you to implement and achieve results.
  • Stay by your side as a trusted long-term partner.

I am blown away with the agentic AI orchestrator you set up for me! Pretty much 90% of my work since our meeting has been on it and it's already massively moved the business forwards. It's crazy!

— Richard

Latest insights

Insights

Building an AI strategy that delivers real business value

Practical steps to identify opportunities, manage risk and realise measurable outcomes.

Cloud optimisation: 6 steps to reduce cost and increase agility

How to improve performance, resilience and cost control across your cloud environment.

The board's guide to cyber risk

Questions every leadership team should ask about cyber resilience and accountability.

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